Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge and practical skills for structured assessment and management of severe trauma. The programme focuses on rapid primary assessment, airway and breathing support, haemorrhage control, neuro...
About this qualification
The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge and practical skills for structured assessment and management of severe trauma. The programme focuses on rapid primary assessment, airway and breathing support, haemorrhage control, neurological evaluation and coordinated trauma-team response.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Trauma Anatomy and Physiology
- Primary Survey and Resuscitation
- ABCDE Trauma Assessment
- Airway Management
- Ventilation Support
- Thoracic Trauma
- Pneumothorax and Haemothorax Awareness
- Circulation and Haemorrhage Control
- Shock Management
- Head Trauma
- Spinal Trauma
- Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Soft-Tissue Injuries
- Paediatric Trauma
- Geriatric Trauma
- Obstetric Trauma
- Secondary Survey
- Trauma Imaging Awareness
- Definitive-Care Coordination
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Emergency Physicians and Surgeons
- Anaesthesia Professionals
- Advanced Prehospital Responders
- Trauma and Critical-Care Personnel
- Emergency Personnel in High-Risk Environments
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop structured trauma-assessment competence.
- Improve rapid life-threatening injury recognition.
- Strengthen airway, breathing and circulation management.
- Improve trauma-team communication.
- Develop prioritisation and referral skills.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical skills stations and scenario simulation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, OSCE-style stations and team-based trauma scenarios.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 4 practical stations and 1 capstone scenario.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2 days (16–20 hours total).
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